Hypnotherapy And Self-Visualization In Sport And Fitness - Quays Clinic Of Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy For Sport

The connection between the mind and body has been studied and explored in every facet of life. In sports, this is no different. The link between mental confidence and sports performance is discussed regularly. Note that quite often; the difference between a 1^st and 3^rd round draft pick for a future NFL Quarterback is not a difference in physical skill but rather a difference in mental confidence. Sports athletes have to be every bit as tough mentally as they are physically. Overcoming a slump, coming back from injury, improving performance, and even just overcoming competition nervousness are mental blocks that no amount of training can overcome. Sports hypnotherapy works to fill in the gaps that physical training does not touch.

Hypnosis For Sport

Much like hypnotherapy is used to combat tobacco use or to assist a psychologist in emotional issues, hypnotherapy is used to assist athletes in overcoming a mental block or to help them “visualize” their victory prior to the event. This gives the athlete greater confidence and allows the individual to concentrate on the sport and not whether or not they will succeed. In sessions designed to overcome injury, the athlete uses hypnotherapy to mentally prepare themselves to return to a sport that nearly crippled them much like an accident victim could use the same therapy to assist in driving a car. An athlete also uses hypnotherapy to overcome small performance issues such as a basketball player who has poor free-throw shooting yet exercises good mechanics. Note that none of these are one-time fixes but rather a multiple-session oriented process designed to overcome the root of the problem until the issues are resolved permanently.

Self-Hypnosis And Self-Visualization

Many of the most famous athletes admit to practicing hypnotherapy and the process of self-visualization. Phil Jackson, the coach of nine NBA championships and the coach behind the success of 2 of the most noted basketball players in history Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. His practice of daily hypnosis and teaching his players “self visualization” was key to all of his championship seasons. Both superstars admitted that his teachings were key to their success on the court. Many professional baseball players included hypnotherapy in their training including Hall-of-Famers George Brett and Rod Carew. Famous heavyweight boxer Ken Norton used several hypnotherapy sessions before is victory over Muhammad Ali for the championship. After his defeat, Muhammad Ali began to use the same therapy himself. Famous golfers including Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus have credited their success in part to hypnotherapy and “self visualization”.

Hypnotherapy For Sports Performance

Hypnotherapy can be used in all aspects of sports and for any competitor. Whether it is simply for overcoming nerves, minor performance blocks, or even overcoming injury, you can use hypnotherapy to better your sports performance. Any athlete could benefit from a better mental edge in competition.

Ian Smith (Distinction) D.Hyp  T.F.T  M.U.F.H  M.A.A.H  U.K.C.H.O  N.R.H  C.I.S.H
Quays Clinic of Hypnotherapy in North Shields
Telephone: 0774 3353367.